Imaging Assessment of Interval Metastasis from Melanoma

Overview

Journal J Pers Med

Date 2022 Jul 27

PMID 35887530

Authors

Igino Simonetti

Piero Trovato

Vincenza Granata

Carmine Picone

Roberta Fusco

Sergio Venanzio Setola

Mauro Mattace Raso

Corrado Caraco

Paolo A Ascierto

Fabio Sandomenico

Antonella Petrillo

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Abstract

Interval metastasis is a particular metastatic category of metastatic localizations in the lymph nodes in patients with melanoma. Interval nodes are generally located at nonregional lymphatic stations placed along the pathway of the spread of melanoma, such as the epitrochlear lymph node station, the popliteal fossa, and the retroareolar station. Imaging techniques for evaluation of patients with interval metastasis from melanoma diseases include ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lymphoscintigraphy (LS), and positron emission tomography (PET). A literature review was conducted through a methodical search on the Pubmed and Embase databases. The evaluation of lymph node metastases represents a critical phase in the staging and follow-up of melanoma patients. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of the imaging methods available and the interactions between the clinician and the radiologist are essential for making the correct choice for individual patients, for a better management, and to improve treatment and survival.

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